Vehicle plows into food stand near North Hollywood Metro station, killing three

Three people were killed and at least three others were taken to a local hospital after a white SUV struck pedestrians and crashed into a food stand near the North Hollywood Metro stop in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and reported the deaths, and police say at least five pedestrians were struck in total.

The collision was reported about 5:55 p.m. at the corner of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, a busy intersection near the transit station. Initial reports described the vehicle as striking multiple people before it came to rest after hitting the food stand. The injured were reported to be in critical condition, and officials have not yet released the names of the victims or their ages.

The driver, a man in his 60s, was hospitalized in critical condition. The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned drug recognition experts to evaluate him, a standard step in crashes where impairment is suspected. Whether he was impaired at the time of the crash has not been confirmed, and investigators have not yet established what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and strike the people and stand.

Mayor Karen Bass expressed condolences to the families of those killed and said the city would provide updates as more information becomes available. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell described the investigation as likely to be prolonged, signaling that officials do not expect a quick determination of what led to the crash. Both statements point to a process that will rely on physical evidence, witness accounts and the driver's medical evaluation before any conclusions are drawn.

The Metro station and the surrounding blocks are a major hub for commuters and pedestrians, which is why the strike on multiple people drew immediate attention from emergency crews. Police have not said whether the station or nearby services were affected, and no additional arrests or charges have been reported. The final casualty count could still change as the injured are assessed, and the Los Angeles Fire Department's reporting of the deaths remains the most recent confirmed figure.

For now, police and fire officials are continuing to work the scene and gather evidence while the driver remains hospitalized. Anyone with information about the crash is being directed to contact the LAPD, and the department has said more details will be released as the investigation develops.

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